Comedian Iain Lee has been congratulated after announcing he is engaged to his partner.

Iain – who finished third on I’m A Celebrity… in 2017 – has been dating broadcaster Katherine Boyle for a few years.

The proposal itself, according to Lee, was as spontaneous as it was heartfelt. In his own words, “There was no big plan, no fancy setting, no camera crew. Just us. I asked, and she said yes. It was messy, beautiful, and real — everything I could’ve hoped for.”

The moment reportedly happened during a quiet walk together, somewhere away from the spotlight and chaos of showbiz. Witnesses — if any — were the trees, the wind, and a sky that, as Lee later joked, “wasn’t even trying to be romantic, but it worked.” It was, in his words, “perfectly imperfect.”

The reaction online was instant and overwhelmingly positive. Fellow I’m A Celeb alumni, including stars from Lee’s 2017 series, were quick to share their joy. One former campmate commented, “Couldn’t happen to a better bloke. So happy for you, mate!”

Fans who remembered Lee’s emotional openness on the show — where he frequently spoke about loneliness, self-doubt, and growth — said the news felt like a full-circle moment. “We watched him rebuild himself from the inside out,” one fan tweeted. “Seeing him find love and peace now feels like the happy ending he always deserved.”

Lee, who has spent the past few years reinventing himself both personally and professionally, said the engagement symbolizes not just love but renewal. “This isn’t about a fairytale,” he told listeners during a segment on his radio show. “It’s about real life — about getting hurt, healing, learning to trust again, and realizing it’s okay to be happy.”

He added, with his characteristic self-deprecating humor, “Also, I dropped the ring once. So yeah, I’m still me.” The anecdote drew laughter from fans, many of whom praised his honesty for making even the most romantic moments feel relatable and grounded.

And, this week, Iain revealed he has taken the next step in his romance with Katherine by getting engaged, almost 10 years since his divorce from his first wife.

The I’m A Celebrity… star has revealed his engagement news (Credit: YouTube)
Iain Lee engaged to partner

On Friday (October 10), Iain took to his Instagram and shared a sweet selfie of himself and Katherine from a trip to Italy back in August. In the photo, Katherine could be seen showing off stunning ring.

Behind the joy lies a remarkable journey of transformation. After his time in the jungle, Lee stepped back from the high-stress pace of mainstream media, focusing on his mental health and personal stability. In candid interviews, he spoke about therapy, recovery, and the ongoing process of learning self-worth.

“I used to think happiness was something that happened to other people,” he said. “Now I realize it’s something you build — slowly, piece by piece. And sometimes, when you least expect it, it walks into your life and stays.” Those who know him personally say his fiancée has been a pillar of support throughout that evolution.

Though he hasn’t revealed many details about his partner, Lee has made it clear that she’s been instrumental in helping him rediscover balance and joy. “She’s my best friend, my biggest fan, and the calm in my chaos,” he said. “She’s grounded, kind, and incredibly patient — which, frankly, she needs to be to put up with me.”

-Insiders describe the couple as inseparable but private, choosing to keep their relationship out of the spotlight despite Lee’s public profile. “They’re not the type to chase attention,” one friend shared. “Their love is genuine, low-key, and built on mutual respect. That’s why it works.”

For Lee’s longtime supporters, this announcement carries a deeper emotional weight. Many remember the dark times — the candid late-night confessions on radio shows, the vulnerability he showed while speaking about mental health and recovery. To see him now, radiant and grounded, feels almost symbolic.

“It’s not just a love story,” one fan wrote, “it’s a story about survival.” Lee himself acknowledged that connection, writing, “This isn’t just about finding someone. It’s about finding myself again and realizing I’m worthy of love — something I didn’t always believe.”

Iain wrote in the caption: “In case you’re wondering, as l’m sure everyone is, I proposed to @katherine_e_boyle on August 12th on Lake Como and for some strange reason she said yes.

“This is seconds after it happened. We received a tepid round of applause from the person you can see faintly in the background.”

‘So happy for you both’

Plenty of Iain’s followers rushed to the comments section to send their congratulations. One person wrote: “Congratulations wonderful people! Delighted for you both!”

Another then added: “Was so pleased to hear about this. So happy for you both.” A third chimed in: “This is wonderful news – couldn’t be happier for you both!”

What’s more, EastEnders star Shane Richie also commented and said: “Big congratulations to you both.”

Iain on finding love again after divorce

Iain was previously married to broadcaster Helena Wilkinson before getting divorced in 2018. They are parents to two boys, aged 15 and 13.

A year later, Iain revealed that he was ‘happy for the first time in a long time’ after falling in love, as he opened up about his struggles with depression.

Without revealing the identity of his partner at the time, he then said: “I’m in a really good place at the moment, I’m happy for the first time in a long long time. I’ve had two months of actually being happy. I’m in the longest period of sustained happiness I’ve ever been in, I’m in love, I love my kids – one can be happy.”

It was the kind of moment that melts even the hardest hearts — spontaneous, emotional, and bursting with joy. I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star Iain Lee, beloved for his dry wit and emotional honesty, has announced his engagement in a touching and unexpected reveal that left fans overjoyed.

Taking to social media, the former campmate shared a photo of himself and his partner moments after popping the question, captioning it simply: “This is seconds after it happened.” Within minutes, the post exploded with congratulations, as fans and fellow celebrities flooded his page to celebrate the long-awaited happy news.

For Iain, the engagement marks a deeply personal milestone after years of emotional turbulence. Known for his openness about struggles with addiction, depression, and recovery, Lee has been candid about how far he’s come — and how love, patience, and healing played a role in getting him there.

“If you’d told me five years ago that I’d find someone who truly sees me and loves me as I am, I’d have laughed,” he said in a heartfelt message accompanying the announcement. “But here we are — two imperfect people who somehow fit perfectly.” The image, showing the newly engaged couple beaming through tears, captured a raw and genuine happiness that struck a chord with fans who have followed his journey for years.

The engagement also comes at a time when Lee has been steadily rebuilding his career on his own terms. After years in national broadcasting, he’s carved out a loyal following through independent projects, podcasts, and speaking engagements.

His ability to connect with audiences through humor, vulnerability, and raw honesty has made him one of Britain’s most beloved media personalities — and now, his love story has only deepened that connection. “You can feel that his happiness is genuine,” one fan said. “He’s not putting on a show — he’s just living his truth.”

As for wedding plans, Lee isn’t rushing anything. “We’re not in a hurry,” he told listeners. “We just want to enjoy this feeling for a while.

We’ve both been through a lot, and right now, it’s enough to just sit in the joy of it all.” He joked that if they did have a wedding, it would probably be “in a garden somewhere, with dodgy music and too much laughter.”

But behind the humor lies a simple truth: for Iain Lee, this engagement isn’t about spectacle — it’s about authenticity, healing, and genuine love.

In a world where celebrity relationships often unfold like polished PR campaigns, Iain Lee’s announcement feels refreshingly human.

There was no choreographed reveal, no magazine deal, no designer photo shoot — just two people in love, captured in a fleeting moment of pure emotion

His simple caption, “This is seconds after it happened,” said more than any press release could. It was the culmination of years of struggle, growth, and quiet perseverance. And for fans who’ve followed his journey, it was the perfect ending to one chapter — and the beautiful beginning of another.